Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises from

Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises from 1959-1994
Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them - work, family, health, friends, and spirit - and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls - family, health, friends, and spirit are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life.

"Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit." - R. E. Shay

{Spam?} Tight finish predicted for African soccer award poll

Reuters South Africa - JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Another tight finish to determine the African Footballer of the Year is expected when the winner is named at the Confederation of African Football's annual awards gala in Accra, Ghana on Thursday. In the 2005 poll only two
Source: za.today.reuters.com

U.S. disputes report that 18 killed in Ramadi
MSNBC - BAGHDAD - Iraqi police said a car bomb killed up to 18 boys on a soccer field Tuesday, but a spokesman for the U.S. military later said the explosion was a controlled blast by American soldiers and that 30 people, including nine children, were
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Freddy's younger brother signs with George Mason
ESPN.com - FAIRFAX, Va. -- Fro Adu, the brother of Major League Soccer star Freddy Adu, has signed a national letter of intent with George Mason University. Adu will be 16 when he graduates in June from Georgetown Preparatory School, where he ha s played four
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Quebec soccer body to allow hijab if rule clarified
Reuters Canada - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Quebec Soccer Federation will allow Muslim women to wear head scarves on the pitch if the Canadian Soccer Association clarifies its current rules, a federation spokesman said on Tuesday. On Sunday, a young Muslim girl was sent
Source: ca.today.reuters.com


I used to be a heavy gambler. But now I just make mental bets. That's how I lost my mind. - Steve Allen

{Spam?} Fowler pleads for encore to Anfield swansong

By Ian Winrow Having provided Rafael Benitez with last weekend, Robbie Fowler gave his Liverpool manager another nudge by making it clear he is hoping to convince him he should be given the chance to extend his stay at Anfield beyond the end of the

Berbatov thanks for fans
Dimitar Berbatov has offered his gratitude to Tottenham Hotspur fans for their support during his first season at White Hart Lane.

Kilmarnock Finally Get Gibson
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They were burying a high-roller in Las Vegas and a few of his gambling cronies were gathered grave side when the minister said; "Gus is merely sleeping." His best friend was heard muttering: "I've got a hundred that says he's dead." - Canada Bill Jones, Legendary Three-card Monte Dealer < /p>

If the pain wanders, do not waste your

If the pain wanders, do not waste your time with doctors.
- Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960

Noting his mother's visit to Las Vegas the weekend before she died. "She got to go to heaven four days early." - President Bill Clinton

{Spam?} Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Half the costs of illness

Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
Half the costs of illness are wasted on conditions that could be prevented. from the book"Total Wellness."

"Diligence is the mother of good luck." - Benjamin Franklin

{Spam?} Irish, English set to tackle history

Boston Globe - DUBLIN -- The last time a large group of Englishmen walked into Croke Park, they started shooting. What happened Nov. 21, 1920, when English forces opened fire on unarmed spectators watching a Gaelic football match, killing 14 and injuring nearly 100
Source: www.boston.com

Is lasagna British? The creators of television's QI uncover the layers
Daily Telegraph - The aptly-titled spokesman Maurice Bacon declared that lasagna was an English invention and defied "anyone to disprove it Lasagna shouldn't be mentioned at London's Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. A "dodgy" lasagna stood accused of costing the
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk


"When God throws the dice are loaded." - Greek Proverb

Broken leg curtails Hall's season

The injury to Hall would leave Oldham short of striking coverOldham striker Chris Hall has been ruled out of action for the rest of the season after X-rays revealed he has broken his leg.

UEFA poised to reject Lille claims
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Reds ready to unleash Mascherano
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Gers new-boy hails special skipper
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Coppell retains Sidwell hope
Reading manager Steve Coppell is convinced there is still a chance Steve Sidwell will begin next season in a Royals shirt.

Lauren injury not so serious
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp will be delighted by news that Lauren's injury is not as serious as initially thought.

Hammers hope for Upson
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Pardew has no axe to grind
Alan Pardew 'will never' agree with West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson's decision to give him the sack but insists he bears no grudge.


I hope to break even this week. I need the money. - VETERAN LAS VEGAS GAMBLER

UNITED'S FAN APPEAL

Daily Mirror - MANCHESTER United are appealing to fans for information about the crowd trouble which marred their victory over Lille before the club complain to UEFA. Several United fans were crushed when too many supporters were allowed into one area of the Stade
Source: www.mirror.co.uk

Everton boss tips Howard for USA
FansFC.com - The former Manchester United ace completed a permanent move to Goodison Park last week, and Moyes is tipping him to soon establish himself as the number one choice for the United States. "Tim missed a little bit of football last season," said the
Source: www.fansfc.com

15m Euro Manchester United target's Cagliari exit confirmed
FansFC.com - Internazionale, Milan, Real Madrid, Juventus, Ajax, Manchester United and Sevilla have all been linked with the 27-year-old Honduras international striker, scorer of 22 Serie A goals last season. "David has a written agreement, he is to le ave at the
Source: www.fansfc.com

Lille make Giggs complaint
Ananova - UEFA are to make a decision on Friday after confirming Lille have made an official complaint about Ryan Giggs' winner in Manchester United's controversial Champions League victory on Tuesday night. The French club have complained about the Welshman's
Source: www.ananova.com


"Guessing has never been widely acclaimed as a good gambling strategy." - Dr. G

{Spam?} CAF Champions League is Our Target- Lions

Soccer News of Tuesday, 20 February 2007 CAF Champions League is Our Target- Lions The head coach of in-form Kpando based Premier League side Heart of Lions, Hans Van Der Pluijm has promised that qualifying to participate in next season's CAF/MTN


"I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." - President Thomas Jefferson

Physical ills are the taxes laid upon this

Physical ills are the taxes laid upon this wretched life; some are taxed higher, and some lower, but all pay something.
- Lord Chesterfield

"I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." - President Thomas Jefferson

TV Online: Gilberto - We always had belief

'We believed we could win the game and that's what we did.'Gilberto on yet another comeback Gilberto showed his versatility against Wigan on Sunday, switching to centre back when Johan Djourou went off injured.

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First Minister Jack McConnell this morning paid a visit to Tynecastle to hear about our Support Employment Initiative the Heart of Midlothian Education Trust is delivering with Jobcentre Plus.

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"Do you feel lucky?" - Clint Eastwood

{Spam?} Taylor favorite for top UEFA post

LONDON, England -- David Taylor, the head of the Scottish Football Association, has emerged as the favourite to succeed Lars-Christer Olsson as chief executive of UEFA, European football's governing body.


"The smarter you play, the luckier you'll be." - Mark Pilarski

{Spam?} Cool it, China Olympic coach says after London brawl

Soccerway - We all know the opponents´ ferocious playing style, that is English football but that is no excuse for violence," coach Ratomir Dujkovic said. "I never expected to see this kind of thing. We came here to train, not to fight. I am very disappointed
Source: www.soccerway.com


"Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science." - Henry David Thoreau

Italy's cabinet approves tough anti-hooligan plan

Boston Globe - ROME (Reuters) - Italy's cabinet approved on Wednesday a tough set of measures to tackle hooliganism at soccer stadiums, Vannino Chiti, the minister for relations with parliament, said. Under the measures, which follow the death of a policeman at a
Source: www.boston.com

Italian Cabinet meets to come up with anti-violence measures for
MSN UK News - Premier Romano Prodi's Cabinet was meeting Wednesday evening to devise anti-violence measures for soccer stadiums after the fatal attack on a policeman during rioting in Serie A soccer play last week. There was no indication when the meeting would
Source: news.uk.msn.com

Italian soccer security could mean empty stadiums
CBC News - The Italian soccer federation said Wednesday that soccer would resume this weekend after the federal government approved tough new security measures to fight hooliganism and violence at games. The Italian cabinet app roved measures that could force
Source: www.cbc.ca

Gillett says Montreal experience helped in purchase of soccer giant
SLAM! Sports - Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett holds up a Montreal Canadiens jersey and a Liverpool jersey during a news conference commenting on his purchase of the Liverpool soccer club with Tom Hicks, Wednesday. (CP PHOTO/Paul Chiasson) MONTREAL (CP
Source: slam.canoe.ca

Cash woes force Zimbabwe to cancel soccer match
Reuters South Africa - HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe have been forced to cancel a planned friendly against Lesotho on Wednesday because they could not raise the money for the trip, the state-run Herald newspaper reported on Wednesday. The Zimbabwe Football Association were
Source: za.today.reuters.com

Soccer Decree In Italy: No Fans Allowed
CBS News - (AP) The Italian Cabinet approved a decree Wednesday that will keep fans out of soccer stadium s until security precautions are met. The decree includes "the explicit indication that in stadiums that are not up to code, they will play behind closed
Source: www.cbsnews.com

60,000 expected at soccer match
AZCentral.com - Expect traffic. More than 60,000 soccer fans will head to Glendale tonight for a soldout match between the U.S. National Team and Mexico. The game, the second professional soccer match at University of Phoenix Stadium, sold out late Tuesday night
Source: www.azcentral.com

US-Mexico soccer match in Glendale sold out
Fox11AZ - GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Organizers of Wednesday night's exhibition soccer match between the U.S. and Mexico said the event has completely sold out. More than 60,000 tickets have been sold for the 7 p.m. match at University of Phoenix Stadium in
Source: www.fox11az.com

Italian soccer clubs resist tough anti-hooligan plan
Reuters Canada - ROME (R euters) - Italian soccer clubs on Wednesday resisted what they said were draconian measures to tackle hooliganism at stadiums after a policeman was killed during soccer riots last week. All play was suspended after the death and the government
Source: ca.today.reuters.com

"I believe in luck. The harder I work the luckier I get." - Sam Shoen

Simao sets up sweet victory for Scolari

By Tom Cary Brazil (0) 0 Portugal (0) 2 Arsenal's Emirates Stadium has played host to some exquisite football this season not least Brazil's 3-0 thrashing of Argentina in another exhibition match last September but last night's eagerly anticipated

Drab stalemate offers few clues
By John Ley Northern Ireland (0) 0 Wales (0) 0 The 200th international at Windsor Park produced anything but a spectacle in the freezing cold last night and as practice for the forthcoming European Championship qualifiers it offered little insight.

Italian PM lashes Italian football league president
LUXEMBOURG (AFP) - Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi lashed out Monday at a senior football official over his remarks in the press after the death of a policeman in a riot led to the suspension of matches in Italy.

Motherwell Progress!
Motherwell Progress! Motherwell 2 Morton 0 Fir Park 3-2-07 Attendance: Report Motherwell progressed to the last 8 of the Scottish Cup with a hard fought victory over Morton.

Capaldi Breaks Argyle Record
Capaldi Breaks Argyle Record Tony Capaldi has become Plymouth Argyle's most-capped international player following his 21st appearance for Northern Ireland in tonight's friendly against Wales.

Maldini fears closed door ban
ROME (AFP) - AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini expressed his fear Monday that Italian teams would be forced to play behind closed doors as punishment for recent football violence.

Lita rescues England Under-21s
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Player Profile: Eddie Nolan
Player Profile: Eddie Nolan Full Name: Eddie NolanDate of Birth: 5th August 1988, WaterfordNationality: IrishPosition: DefenderSquad Number: 32Internationals: Capped at all levels up to under-19 for Republic of IrelandEddie Nolan is yet another of the

UCLA football coach signed through 2011
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- UCLA head football Coach Karl Dorrell agreed Tuesday on a contract extension through the 2011 season. 'We are looking forward to an exciting and successful season in 2007,' UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero said.


When your opponent's sittin' there holdin' all the aces, there's only one thing to do: kick over the table. - Dean Martin

Another 'Stiga' at United

The deal has been confirmed by the United Director of Football Stanley Matthews on Wednesday [this afternoon]. "Due to the unavailability of Dennis Masina to be registered, we felt we needed to reinforce the squad for the remaining league matches.

Liverpool fans angry over Dubai takeover collapse
LIVERPOOL, (AFP) - The head of Liverpool's main supporters group on Wednesday voiced dismay over the collapse of talks on a takeover of the club by Dubai International Capital.

United trio called for Bafana camp
New Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira announced a 23-member squad at a press briefing that took place on Thursday morning [today] in Sandton, Johannesburg.

3 points needed
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I may not play this season - Owen
By Saj ChowdhuryNewcastle and England striker Michael Owen has revealed that he might not play at all this season.

Tom Hicks Joins Bid to Buy Liverpool
By PAUL J. WEBER, Associated Press Writer DALLAS - Tom Hicks, owner of the Dallas Stars and the Texas Rangers, is close to adding England's Liverpool soccer club to his list of sports holdings.

Liverpool get Mascherano go-ahead
LONDON (AFP) - Liverpool have received the go-ahead from FIFA to purchase West Ham midfielder Javier Mascherano on the final day of the winter transfer window on Wednesday.


"When we put 50 machines in, I consider them 50 more mousetraps. You have to have a mousetrap to catch a mouse." - Bob Stupak, former Las Vegas casino owner

Fernandes Could Feature

David Moyes is yet to decide whether Manuel Fernandes will feature in Saturday's derby at Anfield.

Man United stays six points ahead of Chelsea
London - Manchester United outplayed Watford 4-0 and Chelsea beat Blackburn 3-0 on Wednesday to maintain a six-point difference between the Red Devils and the Blues at the top of the English Premier League.

Boro boss backs Lee for success
Gareth Southgate reckons the knee injury which kept new signing Lee Dong-Gook out of the World Cup finals has saved Middlesbrough millions.

Tanzania leave for Brazil
Coach Marcio Maximo is taking his Tanzania squad to Brazil for trainingTanzania's ambitious plans for a spot in th e 2008 African Nations Cup finals as 24 players have left for Brazil for a training camp.

York bag Baggies striker Elvins
York have signed West Brom striker Rob Elvins on a month's loan. Elvins, 20, is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Baggies, but gained League experience during a loan spell at Cheltenham earlier this season.



"Why otherwise would that dignified fellow dressed like a banker be sitting at a machine murmuring; "Talk to me baby, I know you understand my needs." - Roger Fleming "Gambling is a principle inherent in nature." - Edmund Burke, House of Commons speech (1780)